By Pat Culverhouse

A one-vehicle accident Tuesday evening knocked out power for nearly seven hours in a Minden neighborhood and put a local man in the hospital with undetermined injuries.

Chief of Police Jared McIver said the accident in the 800 block of Durwood and Talton streets around 8:15 p.m. damaged a utility pole, leaving a large area powerless. 

City crews reportedly restored power around 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Minden Fire and Rescue responded to calls which reported an entrapment, but according to Fire Chief Brian Williams, bystanders had managed to remove the occupant and take him to the emergency room at Minden Medical Center.

Reports Wednesday indicated the lone occupant of the vehicle did not suffer serious injuries.